Comprehensive Therapy Center

Comprehensive Therapy Center Helping individuals with disabilities walk, talk, learn, and play since 1982. We help people walk, talk, learn and play – so they can read, write and work.

Comprehensive Therapy Center offers the West Michigan community speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, sensory integration and motor therapies. Therapy and Fun, our award-winning summer outreach program and our school-based special education services help more than 300 children with developmental differences each year. Therapists and teachers also offer individual sessions, academic tutoring specializing in learning disabilities and brain injury, and educational classes for caregivers. Accredited by CARF, Comprehensive Therapy Center’s mission is to provide therapeutic and advisory programs to individuals through skill building, academic enhancement, and social and emotional support.

Did you know our Therapeutic Play & Learn groups are completely FREE? ☀️🧩Join us TOMORROW morning, March 14th, from 10:0...
03/13/2026

Did you know our Therapeutic Play & Learn groups are completely FREE? ☀️🧩

Join us TOMORROW morning, March 14th, from 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM for a fun, low-pressure playgroup for ages 0–5. This is a supportive, no-judgment zone where every child and every ability is welcome.

A special shoutout to Mi Childcare for hosting this event in their beautiful facility! 🏠 It’s the perfect spot to:

✅ Socialize for Free: Meet other Grand Rapids families while the kids play in a safe, movement-based environment.
✅ Connect with Experts: We’ll have licensed professionals hanging out with us! They are available to chat about milestones, sensory processing, or just offer simple ideas for at-home play and development.
✅ All Abilities Welcome: Whether your child is neurotypical, neurodivergent, or navigating a developmental disability, there is a spot for them here.

Special thanks to First Steps Kent and the Ready by Five Millage for making these resources free for our community!

🗓 Date: Saturday, March 14th
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
📍 Location: 1601 Galbraith Ave SE, Grand Rapids, 49546

Weather Update: The wind is expected to calm down overnight, so we look forward to seeing you tomorrow! 🌤🌬

Last night, we gathered at for something special. 🌟 We celebrated our Legacy Award honorees — two people who helped bui...
03/13/2026

Last night, we gathered at for something special. 🌟

We celebrated our Legacy Award honorees — two people who helped build Comprehensive Therapy Center from the ground up. We recognized volunteers who show up with their whole hearts. Our therapists took the stage and shared the real moments — the breakthroughs, the families finding hope, the work that changes lives. And we heard powerful stories from families about how CTC became more than therapy. It became community.💜

That's what last night was about. Not just raising funds, but remembering why every child deserves to find their voice. Why every family deserves support. Why every volunteer and donor makes that possible.

To our sponsors — , , , , , Hilltop Auto Service, DeVos Insulation, , The Thomas Family, The Silbar-Voorhees Family — thank you for believing in West Michigan families.

To everyone who attended, volunteered, donated, and cheered us on — you're writing the next chapter of CTC's story. 💙🧡 💚 💜

40+ years. Thousands of families. One community.

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🚨 TONIGHT at the CTC Clinic: A FREE Event for Caregivers! 📖Need some fresh ideas for your child's reading time? Join our...
03/11/2026

🚨 TONIGHT at the CTC Clinic: A FREE Event for Caregivers! 📖

Need some fresh ideas for your child's reading time? Join our Caregiver Connection group tonight for "Nurture Your Reader."

This event is FREE and open to families with children in K-5th grade. Caregivers of all kinds are welcome — parents, grandparents, foster families, and more!

📅 TONIGHT: Wednesday, March 11
🕖 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 CTC Clinic (2505 Ardmore St SE, Grand Rapids)

Register here: https://forms.gle/dQ2eFwvGz3XBKDJA7

See you there! 🧡

🌟 Celebrating Heart, Presence, and Future Leadership“In the morning, everyone is just waking up—but the moment a volunte...
03/10/2026

🌟 Celebrating Heart, Presence, and Future Leadership

“In the morning, everyone is just waking up—but the moment a volunteer’s eyes meet a child, their mood shifts into something brighter.” ✨

At Comprehensive Therapy Center, we know that progress happens in the moments of connection. Today, we are incredibly proud to spotlight Hedieh Khalili, a volunteer who has turned "showing up" into an art form.

Whether she was navigating the motor rooms alongside our OTs or creating a safe space on the playground, Hedieh learned a vital lesson: as an adult in a child’s life, you aren't just a helper—you are a guide, a caregiver, and a source of safety.

Currently a biology student at Grand Valley State University, Hedieh is working toward her dream of attending medical school to become a pediatrician. She isn't just studying science; she’s already practicing the empathy and consistency required to help children in the most meaningful ways. 🩺📖

We are so honored to celebrate Hedieh Khalili at the CTC 2026 Legacy Dinner on March 12th at Fountain Street Church in Grand Rapids. 🎉

If you believe in the power of community, compassion, and making a difference for children with learning and neuro differences — this is the evening for you.

🎟️ Tickets are still available — join us in honoring Hedieh! https://lnkd.in/gHbWnMbQ

🎓 Milestones like this are why we do what we do.Last week, two siblings from the Groen family officially graduated from ...
03/10/2026

🎓 Milestones like this are why we do what we do.

Last week, two siblings from the Groen family officially graduated from Occupational Therapy here at CTC! A huge thank you to their mom for showing up every step of the way — and for bringing the cap and gown to make this moment extra special! We were proud to present them with graduation certificates to mark this incredible achievement.

In the words of their therapist, Ashley Watson, OT Clinic Lead:

“The Groens have been receiving therapy services at Comprehensive Therapy Center for 3 years. In this time, these clients have participated in our Staycation and Therapy & Fun programs; and worked hard every week to grow in their play skills and abilities. The Groens are a testament to the value of hard work, caregiver carry over, and CTC's dedicated therapy team. Way to go Groen Family! We are so proud of all your success!”

✨ This is what your support makes possible. When you donate to CTC, you're not just funding therapy sessions — you're helping children reach milestones their families once only dreamed of. You're giving kids the tools they need to thrive, and giving families moments they will treasure forever.

It takes a village — and we'd love for you to be a part of ours. Every contribution, big or small, changes lives.

👉 Donate here to become part of our village: https://givebutter.com/support-comprehensive-therapy-center

💛 Happy Graduation to our two newest graduates! We are so incredibly proud of you both!

🌟 March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month!For over 40 years, Comprehensive Therapy Center has been here — he...
03/09/2026

🌟 March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month!

For over 40 years, Comprehensive Therapy Center has been here — helping children and adults in West Michigan walk, talk, learn, and play. 💙

This month, we're celebrating the incredible individuals and families we serve every day. Whether it's a child finding their voice through speech therapy, building strength through occupational therapy, or gaining confidence in our Therapy & Fun summer program — every milestone matters.

This year's national theme says it best: "We're Here: Then, Now, Always."

And so are we. 💛

If you or someone you love could benefit from our services, we'd love to connect.

👉 therapycenter.org | 📞 (616) 559-1054

🌟 Introducing another Legacy Award Recipient — Bette Buffington!Before CTC was even an organization, there was Bette. Sh...
03/09/2026

🌟 Introducing another Legacy Award Recipient — Bette Buffington!

Before CTC was even an organization, there was Bette. She came alongside founder Jean in the 70's, took an idea, and turned it into something extraordinary. She typed the first reports, wrote the first policies and procedures, and secured CTC's very first contract — not because anyone required it, but because she believed in the work.

Working behind the scenes, Bette built the foundation that would one day serve thousands of clients, employ thousands of clinicians, and impact tens of thousands of lives right here in our community.

In her own words, "It was pure will power and a pace of one day at a time" that made CTC what it is today.
We are so honored to celebrate Bette — along with two other incredible honorees — at our Legacy Dinner on March 12th at Fountain Street Church🎉

🎟️ Grab your tickets here: https://givebutter.com/cp2Gg3

💙 Thank you, Bette, for creating something that has changed our community for the better.

TOMORROW! 🌈 Therapeutic Play & Learn Group is back this Saturday!Missed us last time? No worries - drop in tomorrow! The...
03/06/2026

TOMORROW! 🌈 Therapeutic Play & Learn Group is back this Saturday!

Missed us last time? No worries - drop in tomorrow! These Saturday morning playgroups are designed for children ages 0-5 of ALL abilities to explore, learn, and have fun in a supportive environment.

Why families love our playgroups:
🧩 Licensed therapists lead engaging, sensory-friendly activities
🧩 Safe space for kids to be themselves
🧩 Connect with other parents who truly understand
🧩 FREE - thanks to Kent County Ready by Five Millage!

TOMORROW'S SESSION:
📅 Saturday, March 7
⏰ 10:00 - 11:15 am
📍 Mi Childcare - 1601 Galbraith Ave SE, Suite 302, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

📝 RSVP appreciated but not needed: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNNlfX9x3s2Khh9EkP599xSjdLEpJM6JcQLQStN_JTVIYqbg/viewform

First time joining us? Perfect! Every session stands alone - come once or come every week through March 21. All families welcome! 💙

👉 Know a family who'd benefit? SHARE this post!

Grateful for our amazing partners and who make this possible! 🌟

❤️ We are so excited to introduce one of our 2026 Legacy Award Honorees — Tom Miller!Tom has been part of the CTC family...
03/06/2026

❤️ We are so excited to introduce one of our 2026 Legacy Award Honorees — Tom Miller!

Tom has been part of the CTC family since 2001 and served as our Board President for the last five years. That's over TWO DECADES of showing up for kids and families in West Michigan. 🙌

During his time on the board, CTC has accomplished so much — our "Therapy and Fun" summer program now serves nearly 60 kids every summer, we've added life skills programming for older youth, and we've been honored with both the Grand Rapids Chamber Non-Profit of the Year Award AND the BBB Torch Award for Ethics.

But if you ask Tom, the real magic isn't the awards. It's the therapists, volunteers, and staff who walk through our doors every day dedicated to helping kids reach their goals and giving families hope. 💙

We can't wait to honor Tom — and all of our Legacy Award honorees — at our 2026 Legacy Dinner on March 12th at Fountain Street Church in Grand Rapids!

🎟️ Grab your tickets here: https://givebutter.com/cp2Gg3

Come celebrate with us. These kids — and the people who champion them — deserve to be celebrated! 🌟

Picture books. Chapter books. Everything in between. 📚 If reading with your kiddo is your thing, this event was made for...
03/05/2026

Picture books. Chapter books. Everything in between. 📚 If reading with your kiddo is your thing, this event was made for you!

Reading with your child is one of the most powerful things you can do to support their development — but knowing how to make it engaging and meaningful at every stage isn't always easy. Come connect with other caregivers and walk away with real strategies and tools you can use right away, whether your little one is just starting to recognize letters or diving into chapter books!

We're so excited to have be a part of this special event — an incredible local organization that shares our passion for building strong readers and stronger communities. 💙

📅 Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
⏰ 7:00PM – 8:00PM
📍 Comprehensive Therapy Clinic
2505 Ardmore St. SE, Grand Rapids

This event is FREE and open to families with children in K-5th grade. Caregivers of all kinds are welcome — parents, grandparents, foster families, and more! Childcare will be provided so you can enjoy a distraction-free hour of learning and connection. 👶

📝 Register here: https://forms.gle/BqPmnUKWTxSdNu9g7

Turn the page on parenting alone — read, connect, and grow with us. 📖

Calling All Explorers! ✨🐉 🪄 🧜‍♀️ 🧚‍♀️ Are you ready to step into a magical adventure this summer? The portal to CTC's "T...
03/02/2026

Calling All Explorers! ✨🐉 🪄 🧜‍♀️ 🧚‍♀️

Are you ready to step into a magical adventure this summer? The portal to CTC's "The World Betwixt" is opening today!

Our Therapy & Fun and Therapy & Life Skills Summer Camp interest form is officially accepting applications starting NOW! This year, we've designed a safe, supportive, and inclusive camp experience where children's therapy goals and legendary adventures merge.

Whether your child wants to soar with dragons, swim with mermaids, or wander with the fairies, we’ve created a place for them to grow and thrive this summer.

Click here to fill out the interest form:
https://forms.gle/xiGbPJzdHYbjnU4a6

Space is limited, so don't delay—the portal won't stay open forever! 🌟 🪄

03/02/2026

FINAL SESSION TONIGHT! 🎉 Celebrating All 8 Sensory Systems!

Over these 5 weeks, families in our sensory group have learned about EVERY sensory system that impacts their child's daily life:

👁️ Visual • 👂 Auditory • ✋ Tactile • 👅 Gustatory • 👃 Olfactory • 🔄 Vestibular • 💪 Proprioceptive • ❤️ Interoception

Caregivers now have the knowledge and tools to support their children through meltdowns at the grocery store, struggles with clothing textures, difficulties in loud environments, challenges with new foods, and so much more!

Join us tonight, Monday March 2nd for our final celebration:
🎓 Review everything you've learned
❓ Get those last questions answered
🍕 Food, fun, and celebration
✨ Every child receives a certificate!

The Details:
📅 TONIGHT - Monday, March 2
🕐 6:30-8:00 PM
📍 CTC Clinic - 2505 Ardmore St. SE, Grand Rapids
🔗 Link to register: https://forms.gle/MLr6UrphVyWSMCoa6

See you for the celebration! 🎊

Questions? Call (616) 559-1054 or email operations@therapycenter.org

Address

2505 Ardmore Street SE Ofc 1
Grand Rapids, MI
49506

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16165591054

Website

http://linktr.ee/ctcgr

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